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SR 80: From CR 833 to east of US 27
This project expands two-miles of State Road 80 from two to four lanes. Crews are relocating utilities on the westbound shoulder, placing erosion control throughout the project and constructing ponds.
Project start date: August 2012
Project estimated completion: Spring 2014
The contractor is C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc.
Project cost: $9.4 million
SR 80/US 27 Intersection Improvements
This project modifies the intersection with construction of an overpass for SR 80 traffic eastbound to US 27 northbound and for US 27 traffic northbound to SR 80 westbound. The project also realigns US 27. Crews also will widen approximately 3/4 mile of SR 80 to four lanes approaching the intersection, add a traffic signal at the overpass, and install lighting at the interchange.
Project start date: September 2011
Project estimated completion: End of year 2013
The contractor is Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, Inc.
Project cost: $18 million
SR 80: From Birchwood Parkway to Dalton Lane
Work begins to widen SR 80 from Birchwood Parkway to Dalton Lane to four lanes; the contractor constructs new roadway bridges over canals, relocates utilities and builds stormwater retention ponds.
Project start date: August/September 2012
Project estimated completion: Summer of 2014
The contractor is C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc.
Project cost: $14.8 million
